Explaining the types of fat, what they do, what foods theyâre in, and whether they should be avoided. Learn more about types of fat here. Explaining the types of fat, what they do, what foods theyâre in, and whether they should be avoided.
For raw leafy vegetables, 2 cups of endive contains 3 grams of carbohydrates and 3 grams of fiber, while 2 cups of raw leaf lettuce has 3 grams of carbohydrates with 1 gram of fiber. There are 5 grams of carbohydrates and 1.5 grams of fiber in one medium raw tomato.
Any vegetable or 100% vegetable juice counts as a member of the Vegetable Group. Vegetables may be raw or cooked; fresh, frozen, canned, or dried/dehydrated; and may be whole, cut-up, or mashed. Based on their nutrient content, vegetables are organized into 5 subgroups: dark-green vegetables, starchy vegetables, red and orange vegetables, beans and peas, and other vegetables. How many vegetables are needed? The amount of vegetables you need to eat depends on your age, sex, and level of physical activity.